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10 ways to encourage your baby to keep trying

Look at that! Has your baby just stopped and picked up a moving object? They are mastering lots of tricky skills and your support and encouragement will help them to keep trying.

Sometimes being close by, offering quiet, calm reassurance will be all the encouragement your baby needs as they are driven to master new skills. But here are some ideas for phrases that offer encouragement to keep trying.

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10 ways to encourage your baby to keep trying

Look at that! Has your baby just stopped and picked up a moving object? They are mastering lots of tricky skills and your support and encouragement will help them to keep trying.

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10 ways to encourage your baby to keep trying

Look at that! Has your baby just stopped and picked up a moving object? They are mastering lots of tricky skills and your support and encouragement will help them to keep trying.